Visuals for Day 1

Week 1, Day 1. Romans 5:12 emphasizes that sin is the fundamental problem underlying other problems, and that understanding sin highlights the greatness of salvation in Jesus—his life, death, resurrection, and ascension—anticipated during Lent and Easter. This episode outlines four biblical dimensions of sin, primarily from Genesis 3: breaking God’s command, betraying relationship with God, siding with God’s enemy, and forfeiting the life and wholeness (shalom) God intended.

In application, listeners are invited to examine their posture toward sin, pray for awareness, and reflect on confession, with a reminder from 1 John 1 about God’s faithful forgiveness. The episode ends with the Lord’s Prayer.

00:00 Welcome to In the Light: Launching the Podcast + Episode Theme

00:29 How This Lenten Devotional Works: The P.R.A.Y. Rhythm

00:52 Pause: Breathe, Pray, and Enter the Moment

01:52 Reflection Story: Deadly Marbles

04:01 Sin Isn’t Trivial: Romans 5 and Why It’s the Root Problem

06:16 Four Dimensions of Sin (Genesis 3 Preview): Command, Relationship, Allegiance, Life

08:23 Application: Examine Your Posture Toward Sin

09:54 Yield: Confession, Assurance, and Closing with the Lord’s Prayer